abstract |
This invention relates to a production method for a compound represented by formula (II) characterized by reacting a compound represented by formula (I) with at least one selected from the group consisting of formaldehyde, methylal, 1, 3, 5-trioxane and paraformaldehyde, in the presence of a catalyst comprising a calcined product obtained by calcination of hydrotalcite. Thus enabled is the high-yield production of a methacrylic acid compound. |